Outdoorsman Lite -- nicer than I anticipated

desmobob said:
I see lots of food prep potential... same for the Canadian Belt knife.
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Yup. The Canadian Belt Knife peels oranges just fine lol. Haven’t tried chopping food with it yet though. I suspect the Lite will be better for that with its greater size and heft.
 
DangerZone98 said:
I know SK-5 is non-stainless and edge retention isn’t the best either, but how’s the toughness? From what I read, SK-5 is fairly impact-resistant.
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In my experience, its very tough. I have a Gurkha Kukri in SK-5 and have beat it on some really hard wood, like seasoned mesquite. It has held up wonderfully. Honestly, the edge retention seems good to me as well. I think Cold Steel's SK-5 is a great choice for carbon steel hard use blades. Some folks say it compares favorably to Carbon V in field use. I have full confidence in it!
 
There have been reports of tips breaking in the SRK design made of SK-5, usually in cold weather. Again, not an issue for me.
 
SK5 is a reasonably tough carbon steel; almost like 1095; I know that 1095 CroVan is tough based upon personal experience and eye-ball witnessing use/abuse by others. SK5 is a value placed carbon steel and performs well for its price point. Think of the life that hundreds of thousands if not millions of truck leaf springs have and whether or not lower end carbon steels are tough. Other than a Becker BK2, it would be harder to get more durability out of $100 worth of knife than an SRK and a Recon Tanto in SK5.
 
An honest question that may or may not fit this thread.

With CS changing their budget lines steel to 4116 or 4034SS does it also mean a more disposable product? Maybe these tools aren't really meant to last that long? Or more appropriate to a "generic" knife user that cares not for what steel is being used?

I enjoy owning and using the CS knives I have, just curious.
 
studio said:
An honest question that may or may not fit this thread.

With CS changing their budget lines steel to 4116 or 4034SS does it also mean a more disposable product? Maybe these tools aren't really meant to last that long? Or more appropriate to a "generic" knife user that cares not for what steel is being used?

I enjoy owning and using the CS knives I have, just curious.
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I honestly don’t know. Still, even if “disposable” I would still take care of the knife so to speak, not pushing it beyond its limitations. If it breaks due to misuse, that’s still $25 down the toilet.
 
dogstar said:
There have been reports of tips breaking in the SRK design made of SK-5, usually in cold weather. Again, not an issue for me.
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True. I don’t understand the logic of thrusting the knife into a log then applying lateral force. Never had a need for it.
 
DangerZone98 said:
True. I don’t understand the logic of thrusting the knife into a log then applying lateral force. Never had a need for it.
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Fat , juicy , protein rich grubs in the wood .

Woody Woodpecker food .

Nom , nom, nom .
 
d762nato said:
I've been looking at the Magnum Tanto and the Recon Tanto in 3V what's the difference just the guard?
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I have both. The recon tanto handle is a little thicker and square instead of oval, so it's a little more comfortable. The magnum tanto is 1/2" longer blade, slightly longer handle. The magnum tanto is balanced slightly handle heavy for faster handling. The recon tanto is slightly blade heavy, chops a little better. I'd say the magnum tanto is mainly for combat, the recon tanto is combat/utility. Both come in 3V and San Mai, recon tanto also comes in SK5. 3V's are flat ground so don't cut as well, others are hollow ground so a little less tough. Both are excellent knives. The sheaths unfortunately, like all secure-ex sheaths, dull the blades.
 
Thanks Mark, I'm leaning more and more toward the Recon tanto liking the shorter overall tanto length and not so crazy about the oval double guard. I had a master tanto with the oval stainless guard and parted with it and kept the old brass single guard master tanto instead.
 
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